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Hello lovelies! Happy Humpday! 🙂 I’m super excited to be back today with an eye makeup palette review, and I’m especially excited to be talking about a new favorite brand of mine. Up until now, I had heard a lot about theBalm Cosmetics, but had never really tried it out, and I must say I’m super impressed!
One of my favorite websites HauteLook recently had a huge blowout sale on theBalm Cosmetics, where I snatched up two new eyeshadow palettes including The Nude Tude Palette and The Nude Dude Palette for around $18 each. This was an awesome deal considering these palettes normally are around $40 a piece. I’ll also be reviewing the Nude Dude Palette in the coming weeks, but for today’s post I’m focusing on the Nude Tude one.
The first thing I noticed about this palette is the cute packaging and the adorable names of all of the shades. The Nude Tude Palette in particular comes in two packaging versions: Naughty and Nice, with the only difference being that the nice version shows a Paris inspired bedroom vs. the naughty version which is women with the shadows covering them up. (Thus the name Nude-Tude) 😉
All of the shades are beautiful colors and have great pigmentation. Even without using a primer these shadows still pack a punch in terms of pigment, which is really nice. The palette itself features a great mix of shimmer, matte, and satin finishes and contains a nice range of neutral shades perfect for everyday wear.
Sassy- Frosty White Shimmer
Snobby- Champagne Gold Shimmer
Stubborn-Beige/Peach Satin
Standoffish- Peach Shimmer
Selfish- Taupe Satin
Sultry- Tanned Brown Matte
Sophisticated- Olive Colored Brown with Specks of Gold
Seductive- Bronze Satin
Sexy- Burgundy Matte
Silly- Dark Brown with Specks of Red and Gold Glitter
Serious- Black Matte
Sleek- Chocolate Brown Matte
The only downfall to this palette in my opinion is the eyeshadow brush, which isn’t that great of quality. I personally prefer using my e.l.f. eyeshadow brushes or my real technique ones, which will give you a much better application. This brush by e.l.f. is my personal fave for blending.
Standoffish, Seductive, and Sexy are my absolute favorites in this Nude Tude palette– although there’s not really any shades that disappoint. 🙂
P.S. If you’ve never signed up for HauteLook, it’s an awesome site featuring new shopping deal events each day all up to 75% off retail prices. Membership is completely free, but you must be a member to have access to all of the deals. Sign up over here! This adorable “Be-you-tiful” pouch definitely catches my eye!
Do you own any products by theBalm Cosmetics? Which shade is your favorite?
Thanks for stopping by!-Cara
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Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet says
July 20, 2016 at 6:23 amLove the shimmery shades! So pretty!
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 12:51 pmThey are so pretty! Really catches your attention! 🙂
Glenda Kruse says
July 20, 2016 at 6:34 amNever tried this brand before. The colors are so beautiful. 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 12:51 pmThanks! I’m a newbie to the brand too, but I’m loving their palettes so far! 🙂
Stephanie says
July 20, 2016 at 6:35 amSo pretty . The balm makes awesome stuff!!!
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 1:06 pmI agree! I’m definitely a fan of them now! 🙂
Emily says
July 20, 2016 at 6:53 amIt looks awesome!
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 1:06 pmSuch a pretty eyeshadow palette, for sure! 🙂
Andrea says
July 20, 2016 at 8:19 amWhat a darling palette full of great colors!
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 1:07 pmIt’s been my new go-to palette for a few weeks now, and I’m loving it! 🙂
Pamela says
July 20, 2016 at 8:34 amI am obsessed with a good nude palette! So pretty! That Sultry color is so gorgeous! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 12:52 pmMe too! Sexy is my fave shade! 😉
Gina says
July 20, 2016 at 9:15 amThese are gorgeous!!! Definitely my type of palette!
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 12:53 pmAren’t the shades so pretty?! Such a versatile color palette too! 🙂
Rebecca Jo says
July 20, 2016 at 9:24 amThese are my colors… just neutral
But I have to say, my OCD side is going NUTS with the crookedness of the powders!!!! haha
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 12:54 pmHaha, ya know I didn’t even notice that really until you mentioned it. Now I’m gonna think about that every time! lol
Jessica says
July 20, 2016 at 9:49 amLooks like a great palate! I love nudes
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 1:07 pmI do too! They’re definitely versatile for everyday looks!
Leslie S. says
July 20, 2016 at 10:30 amThose colors are definitely swoon worthy and the packaging is so pretty! I love the names of the shadows, too! I definitely signed up for HauteLook!
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 12:55 pmYay! You can catch such great deals on there! I’ve scored some really good discounts on purses and shoes and I love when they have makeup sales! 🙂
Esther | The Cuteness says
July 20, 2016 at 10:30 amWow, I love the colors! They’re all so pretty. They’d be perfect for transitioning to Fall.
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 12:56 pmI agree! Lots of pretty summer/spring shades but also some darker more sultry shades for the fall and winter months. All around a great palette! 🙂
Darcy says
July 20, 2016 at 10:37 amThis seems like such a gorgeous palette!! I love all those coppery brown shades.
http://www.amemoryofus.com
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 12:56 pmMe too! Browns and gold shadows are always my favorite colors, so I definitely love this one! 🙂
Emelia says
July 20, 2016 at 10:51 amSO SO pretty, that first swatch is right up my alley. So many beautiful colors, thanks for sharing!
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 12:57 pmYou’re welcome, girl! I’m all about the light shimmery shades too! I always love putting those on my lid and then working in darker shades on the outer corner and more neutral shades in the crease. 🙂
Annie says
July 20, 2016 at 10:51 amThe colors on that palette are gorgeous! Love neutrals 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 12:58 pmAren’t they pretty? I love having a versatile palette like this one for everyday wear! 🙂
Candy says
July 20, 2016 at 10:59 amLess is more during summer I like the pale nude colors.
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 12:59 pmI agree, Candy! Those are my favorites!
Ros Emely@stressfreemommies says
July 20, 2016 at 11:07 amI have been wanting to buy this eyeshadow palette for so long! The colors are so beautiful and very wearable. I love the unique names of each eyeshadow color, lol. I hope I can get it for a great price like you did Cara!
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 1:00 pmIt is such a pretty collection of shadows! I was very impressed with the pigmentation and versatility of shades! Sign up for Hautelook if you aren’t already, and keep your eyes open for a sale on theBalm Cosmetics. They usually do it once in the late spring and once in the fall. Fingers crossed for you! 🙂
Lily says
July 20, 2016 at 11:18 amThis palette was one of my first “big” makeup purchases and it’s beautiful and very well loved. I need to get my hands on the second one.
xo, Lily
Beauty With Lily
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 1:07 pmAw yay! Glad to hear you love this one too! 🙂
Sarah @ Foxy's Domestic Side says
July 20, 2016 at 11:22 amSuch a great palette! Now off to Hautelook to see if they are still there…probably not, but I’m going to keep my eye out 🙂 Thanks for the review.
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 1:01 pmIt is such a beautiful palette! In the past few years they typically do a sale on theBalm cosmetics about twice a year on Hautelook. I’m thinking early fall maybe? Fingers crossed for you! 🙂
Samantha says
July 20, 2016 at 11:24 amI love the balm’s matte lipsticks but I’ve never tried anything else of theirs! The colors are gorgeous I love stand-offish!
xoxo, Sam | thehauntedhousewife.com
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 1:08 pmOoo, now I’m intrigued to try out their lipsticks! 🙂 & yes standoffish is my fave!
Jillian Pedersen says
July 20, 2016 at 11:46 amI love Hautelook! The colors in this palette look great. Very saturated, which I like. I’m also always a sucker for great packaging! For that price, I’ll have to try!
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 1:02 pmMe too! Hautelook always has the best deals on shoes and accessories! 🙂 This palette is a great choice for someone who likes to have neutrals for everyday but some bold shades for evening looks as well!
chelsea jacobs says
July 20, 2016 at 11:54 amThese are so pretty! I hate when palettes don’t come with a good brush, though!
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 1:03 pmI know, it’s like they put all their time and effort into the shadows and then just throw in a cheap brush and hope you won’t notice-lol
Kate @ Green Fashionista says
July 20, 2016 at 1:02 pmSuch a gorgeous palette, and what a great deal! My favorite shade is definitely Stand-Offish <3
Green Fashionista
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 1:04 pmThat’s my fave too!! Such a pretty shade! 🙂
Mariah says
July 20, 2016 at 2:29 pmI love all those colors! The pans seem a little small in the packaging though!
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 8:14 pmThey are very pretty! I didn’t notice any real difference in the size compared to other similar ones, but it might be slightly smaller.
Sierra says
July 20, 2016 at 2:46 pmWhat a fun palette! I don’t own anything by the balm but I’ll definitely be checking them out. So many great colors, but selfish and stand-offish would be my favorite 🙂 Beautifully Candid
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 8:15 pmThe names make it so fun, right?! I love standoffish too! Such a pretty color!
Molly Clifton says
July 20, 2016 at 2:47 pmI love hautelook too! Always some amazing finds and you sure did find a perfect palette! Great post!
Keep smiling!
Molly | http://www.stylemissmolly.com
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 8:00 pmYes! I’ve been able to score some really cute shoes and accessories on there! 🙂
Sarah @ Bows & Clothes says
July 20, 2016 at 3:11 pmI have heard really great things about this brand, but I’ve never purchased anything, mostly because it’s super expensive. You got really great deals, though. I may have to check HauteLook. Thanks for sharing this great review!
Sarah
http://mybowsandclothes.blogspot.com/
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 8:01 pmIt definitely was an awesome deal. Keep your eyes peeled, Hautelook may do another sale on them very soon! 😉
Nadine says
July 20, 2016 at 3:28 pmI don’t think I have ever heard of that brand but the colors look gorgeous!
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 8:02 pmI was really impressed with the quality. I’m a huge fan of shimmer shadows, so this was right up my alley! 🙂
Lindsay says
July 20, 2016 at 5:22 pmThis looks like a great palette! I love shimmery golden eye colors!
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 8:15 pmI do too! They look so pretty on the eye, year round! 🙂
Chelsea says
July 20, 2016 at 5:29 pmSuch a gorgeous palette! I think I need it.
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 8:03 pmIt really is a pretty palette. I love the variety of shades! 🙂
Jasmine says
July 20, 2016 at 6:14 pmI have one of their nude shades that I got in my Ipsy bag and I love it. I really need to buy their highlighters.
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 8:16 pmI’ve heard really good things about their highlighters! That may be next on my list! 🙂
Mistle says
July 20, 2016 at 7:46 pmI purchased this palette about two years ago and I love it! It was the first product I had ever purchased from them. I was really impressed with the quality as well.
Kindly Unspoken says
July 20, 2016 at 8:11 pmAwesome! So glad to hear you’ve been impressed with them! I’m loving it so far! 🙂
Laura says
July 20, 2016 at 8:38 pmI just got one of these in my ipsy glam bag and I LOVE it! I got “sexy” and I was worried that it was going to be too dark but it’s gorg.
Kindly Unspoken says
July 21, 2016 at 7:44 amAwesome! I love the shade sexy! It’s such a nice, sultry color and would look great for fall looks especially! 🙂
Sophia says
July 20, 2016 at 9:38 pmThis may be one of the best nudecoloI have seen. The colors are so pretty.
Kindly Unspoken says
July 21, 2016 at 7:46 amThey are gorgeous! I love the shimmer ones especially! 🙂
Kiara Catanzaro says
July 21, 2016 at 6:24 amThis might be the next palette I purchase because I’ve been using the Naked 3 for YEARS! And while I love it, I’m looking for a bit of a change up in my everyday makeup routine. Thank you for sharing, Cara 🙂
Kindly Unspoken says
July 21, 2016 at 7:45 amYou’re welcome! This one has a nice color selection and great pigmentation! 🙂
ellesees.net says
July 21, 2016 at 7:09 amI have that one! This is a great reminder to pull it back out and use it.
Kindly Unspoken says
July 21, 2016 at 7:45 amOh, awesome! I’ve been using it a lot here lately and really enjoy coming up with different looks with it. Very pretty shades! 🙂
Chelsea says
July 21, 2016 at 7:21 amThose colors are SO fun!!! I love the fun glimmer of these colors!!
Kindly Unspoken says
July 21, 2016 at 7:46 amI do too! I’m definitely a shimmer girl when it comes to shadows, so I really like this palette. 🙂
Erica @ Coming Up Roses says
July 21, 2016 at 9:04 amI’m with ya – I LOVELOVELOVE these palettes! Definitely great pigmentation. And $18?!?! A steal!
Coming Up Roses
Kindly Unspoken says
July 21, 2016 at 2:06 pmI know, I was so excited to get them for that price! Definitely worth every penny, though! 🙂
Jennifer says
July 21, 2016 at 12:07 pmThe kit itself is so pretty! I love the way it is set up. The shimmer is great, and I love the goldish selections.
Kindly Unspoken says
July 21, 2016 at 2:11 pmI’m such a sucker for golds and browns, so I love this palette. It really is super pretty!
Elenie says
July 21, 2016 at 12:29 pmThe nude ‘tude pallet is one of my all time theBalm favorites! 🙂 Your blog is so cute…newest follower.
Kindly Unspoken says
July 21, 2016 at 2:07 pmYay! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Jacquelyn @ The Lowcountry Mama says
July 21, 2016 at 1:54 pmI completely forgot about Hautelook. This palette looks amazing I pretty much only wear neutral colors so this is perfect!
Kindly Unspoken says
July 21, 2016 at 2:08 pmI did too for awhile, but now I’m subscribed to their e-mails so I see their deals daily and it gets you hooked! haha But when you get great deals like this palette, who can complain? 😉
SMD @ Life According to Steph says
July 21, 2016 at 2:57 pmI’m definitely drawn in by things with awesome names.
Kindly Unspoken says
July 23, 2016 at 6:02 pmMe too! I swear that would be such a fun job to name lipsticks and such. Lol
vei vei says
July 21, 2016 at 5:31 pmNever knew this company even existed. However, there are pretty nice shades of color in that palette.
Kindly Unspoken says
July 23, 2016 at 6:02 pmThanks! They are very pretty shades! 🙂
Tif says
July 21, 2016 at 11:23 pmI’m usually not a fan of this brand, but this palette looks amazing!
Tif
http://www.brightonabudget.com
Kindly Unspoken says
July 23, 2016 at 6:03 pmI’m new to the brand but really impressed with it so far. Which other products have you tried and not liked? (just for curiosity sake)
Ruthie Ridley says
July 22, 2016 at 11:31 pmThis palette is gorgeous – my fave color is “selfish”!
Kindly Unspoken says
July 23, 2016 at 6:05 pmOoo good choice, I like that one too! 🙂
Sara says
July 23, 2016 at 8:47 amI love eye shadows with a little shimmer in them and at $18, this is a steal! Love that stand offish color!
Kindly Unspoken says
July 26, 2016 at 10:45 amIt’s my favorite one! It was such a great deal! 🙂